Renewables Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Andersons • Logansport, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Renewables Engineering Co-op provides students with hands-on experience supporting a dynamic ethanol production facility. Working alongside engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, co-ops will apply engineering principles to real-world challenges, troubleshoot process issues, analyze operational data, and contribute to projects that improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. This role offers increasing responsibility throughout the co-op experience and exposure to both day-to-day operations and larger capital improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agriculture Systems, and/or Process Engineering
• Junior standing with minimum 3.0 GPA required
• Strong communication, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience required

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering initiatives by troubleshooting operational challenges, analyzing data, and researching practical solutions to improve plant performance
• Collaborate with production operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel to identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational enhancements
• Assist with capital projects by supporting project planning, data collection, equipment evaluations, contractor coordination, and project execution activities
• Review and update process documentation, including P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering records to ensure accuracy and alignment with current operations
• Conduct field observations, gather process data, and evaluate equipment and system performance to support engineering recommendations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence
• Communicate engineering findings, project updates, and recommended solutions to cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities, demonstrating increasing independence and technical capability throughout the co-op experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED